How to get from London to Rotterdam by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from London to Rotterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 198 miles (320 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus, flight or train | |
Ticket price range | $46 - $146 | |
Cheapest mode | Bus • $46 (€40) • 9 h 10 min | |
Fastest mode | Flight • $108 (€94) • 55 min | |
Popular travel companies | BlaBlaCar Bus, BA Cityflyer or Eurostar |
Travel 198 miles (320 km) by bus, flight or train between London and Rotterdam. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 55 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $46 (€40). The most popular travel companies which serve this route are BlaBlaCar Bus, BA Cityflyer or Eurostar among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from London to Rotterdam.
You can travel by train, bus or flight for as low as $34 (€30). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Eurostar is a high-speed train company operating in Europe, connecting the UK, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany including trains between London and Rotterdam. It offers a range of services, including Eurostar e320, Eurostar e300, and Eurostar International. The Eurostar e320 is the fastest service, travelling at up to 320 km/h, while the Eurostar e300 is slightly slower, travelling at up to 300 km/h. Both services offer comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and power sockets. Eurostar International is a slower service, travelling at up to 160 km/h, but it offers a more luxurious experience with larger seats and more onboard facilities. Eurostar offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, Standard Premier, and Business Premier. Standard tickets are the most affordable, while Business Premier tickets offer the most luxurious experience. The most popular routes for Eurostar are London to Paris, London to Brussels, and London to Amsterdam. All of these routes offer a fast and convenient way to travel between the UK and mainland Europe.
FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.
British Airways (BA) is the flag carrier airline of the United Kingdom with its headquarters in London near its main hub at London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Known as a full-service global airline, BA offers low fares year-round to destinations around the globe and flies to and from centrally-located airports. Its extensive global route network includes more than 170 destinations in nearly 80 countries throughout Europe, North America, South America, Asia, Africa and Australia. BA is also the second largest airline based in the UK in terms of its fleet size and number of passengers carried.
There are 3 ways to get from London to Rotterdam: bus, flight or train.
The cheapest way to go to Rotterdam from London is by taking a bus, which costs on average $46 (€40).
This is compared to other ways of getting from London to Rotterdam:
Taking a bus costs $62 (€54) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $108 (€94).
Taking a bus costs $100 (€87) less than taking a train, which costs on average $146 (€127) for the same trip.
The quickest way to travel from London to Rotterdam is by flight, which takes on average 55 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Getting to Rotterdam by bus takes 9 h 10 min on average.
Train takes 5 h 49 min on average.
The London to Rotterdam distance is around 198 miles (320 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Rotterdam is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between London and Rotterdam as scheduled services by bus, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Rotterdam:
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Yes, there are direct services available from London to Rotterdam with the following travel companies:
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Rotterdam as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Rotterdam from London.
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